How to Change the World
I thought Matthew Kelly’s book, “The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic,” was so good–so simple and yet so profound. It truly moved me and, I expect, will change me for the better over time (if I stick with the plan). That said, I did find myself wishing Kelly’s research and hypotheses weren’t limited to a Catholic […]
“What do I believe in?”
“What must I fight for and what must I fight against?” Not my words. They’re Steinbeck’s. I’m so happy to be reading East of Eden finally. I have only read one Steinbeck novel and it is one of my absolute favorites. Of course, that was Grapes of Wrath. What an incredible read. Why it’s taken this […]
I Heart Health Care!
Proud of this recent work I did with UPMC’s Cancer Center team in Pittsburgh. Equally proud of the global case studies I developed for UPMC International.
American Pie and the Sweet Unknowns
I read this piece in The Plain Dealer (reprinted from Bloomberg) and loved it. Had to share it. Thank you clever Stephen Carter, a columnist and professor of law at Yale University who penned the piece. I couldn’t agree more. I wish my students and young professionals would learn to embrace ambiguity and uncertainty and […]
Freedom. Choice. Action.
How fitting that on Martin Luther King Day, I have been presented with–not one but three–opportunities to pursue my passions and fulfill my New Year’s resolutions. I hope to make a positive difference in some small way through the pursuit of them. Meantime, I am happier than a bird with a fry… (Credit for sign […]
Changing my mind about Hemingway
I never liked him. I thought his writing was masculine, arrogant and boring. I only liked his lifestyle and the places he hung out. I owe my change of heart to a trip to northern Michigan, where bookstores displayed his works proudly. I got caught up in the charm and beauty of Petoskey and its […]
Suburbs, love your core city.
We are only as good as she. This is the moment we decide, finally, whether we will do what it takes to restore the lake’s beauty and provide access to all of her people. To build walkways and bike trails, bridges and parks. Affordable homes, restaurants, hotels and stores (kudos, Heinen’s). Or not. Lake Erie […]
Why I Went Dark
a) I got busy. b) My life went un-postable. c) None of your business. d) None of the above. Point is, it doesn’t matter. I’m going on record: I disagree with the “best practice” of having to blog on a regular, “at least twice weekly” schedule. I get that I can lose my following if […]
